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Carpet Quote by Vera Wang

“I used to get tons of letters that said, "I'll never get to wear you," or "I'll never get married in one of your dresses," or "I'll never have an evening gown like the one I saw on the red carpet." I thought that was sad, because you give your life to this and you end up reaching very few people…” quote by Vera Wang
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“I used to get tons of letters that said, "I'll never get to wear you," or "I'll never get married in one of your dresses," or "I'll never have an evening gown like the one I saw on the red carpet." I thought that was sad, because you give your life to this and you end up reaching very few people. So that was a major goal for me - to be able to reach and encourage more women, to encourage them to express themselves and be what they want to be.”

Vera Wang

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Insider, 2015

She wanted to broaden her brand's impact beyond elite clientele, encouraging women to express themselves through fashion.

In simple terms: Reach more women with fashion.

Key Takeaway

Design for empowerment.

Themes

fashion empowerment women self‑expression

Mood

inspirational hopeful

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • runway shows
  • social media campaigns
  • collaborations with charities
  • community workshops

Key Concepts

branding social impact inclusive design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can luxury brands stay inclusive?
  • What barriers prevent women from accessing fashion?
A Different Perspective

Balancing exclusivity with mass appeal can be challenging.

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